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De Verdun Nursery # De Verdun Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · De Verdun Childrens Nursery, 14 Arnolds Crescent, LEICESTER, LE9 9LD · Leicestershire Number of places 46 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Leicestershire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery De Verdun Nursery, established in 2011, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0-4 years. 30am until 6pm, the nursery focuses on encouraging children to be happy, busy, and highly engaged in their learning. The skilled staff build strong bonds with each child, actively participating in play to foster meaningful conversations, follow children's interests, and extend their learning. The nursery boasts a well-planned outdoor area that offers a wide range of exciting activities, including a separate outdoor space for babies to safely explore physical play and develop their core muscles. De Verdun Nursery is committed to supporting all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with staff proactively identifying needs and collaborating effectively with external agencies and families. The environment is described as calm yet busy, promoting exploration and learning with confidence. The nursery received an overall effectiveness rating of Good at its latest inspection on 10/07/2025. What it's like Children are happy, busy and highly engaged. Skilled staff form strong bonds with each child and actively join in play, creating meaningful conversations that follow children's interests and extend learning. The nursery environment is calm yet busy, providing a balanced atmosphere where children can explore and learn with confidence. Strong parent communication Ambitious for all children Communication and language strength Love for reading fostered Promotes healthy lifestyles Effective safeguarding ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2011 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for De Verdun Nursery Last inspected 10 July 2025 · Betty Ekberg Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children are happy, busy and highly engaged. Skilled staff form strong bonds with each child and actively join in play, creating meaningful conversations that follow children's interests and extend learning. The nursery environment is calm yet busy, providing a balanced atmosphere where children can explore and learn with confidence. Inspector highlights - The provider is ambitious for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - The setting has strong communication with parents, who value the support they receive and the friendly staff. - Communication and language is a strength throughout the nursery. - Children develop a love for reading as story times are fun and expressive. - Staff promote healthy lifestyles by providing a nutritious diet and regular opportunities for active play indoors and outdoors. Areas to develop - 1 help children to gain a deeper understanding of how to keep themselves safe and why some actions may be dangerous. Inspection #10407297 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284455) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of De Verdun Nursery Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10407297 Lead inspector Betty Ekberg Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284455)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424462) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed De Verdun Childrens Nursery, 14 Arnolds Crescent, LEICESTER, LE9 9LD [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.33988/52.628/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near LEICESTER - [Day nurseries in LEICESTER](/search?q=LEICESTER) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=de-verdun-nursery-le9-9ld-ey424462) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents shared their views of the nursery with the inspector. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The provider is ambitious for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff are proactive in identifying children's needs early, and work effectively with external agencies and families to secure appropriate support. Outdoor space Children benefit from access to a well-planned outdoor area, which offers a wide range of exciting activities. A separate outdoor space for babies allows them to explore physical play safely, encouraging them to balance on the see-saw, helping to develop their core muscles and coordination. ## Parent Reviews of De Verdun Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJQB0AbW_JS-SQk1f-_Vn88O050z7f_geL47N47vsdxu1pewA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Adam Spilane 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBM3JQejNnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877599f05894edf:0x802dd29af4173a3d) Reviews from Google for De Verdun Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9236269973768714813&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2011 - July 2025 Good - January 2020 Good - February 2016 Good - November 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about De Verdun Nursery ### How many children attend De Verdun Nursery? ### Is De Verdun Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### What strengths are highlighted for De Verdun Nursery? ### What outdoor space does De Verdun Nursery have? ### How does De Verdun Nursery support children with SEND? ### Does De Verdun Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ## Nearby day nurseries in LEICESTER Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to De Verdun Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Topsham House Day Nursery Leicester · LE9 9JU ](/nursery/topsham-house-day-nursery-le9-9ju-223281) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Bosworth Academy Day Nursery Desford · LE9 9JL ](/nursery/bosworth-academy-day-nursery-le9-9jl-ey455967) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Market Bosworth Day Nursery Nuneaton · CV13 0LQ 4.3(12 reviews) ](/nursery/market-bosworth-day-nursery-cv13-0lq-ey152690) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.7 mi ### Woodlands Nursery & Pre School Leicester · LE9 7DG ](/nursery/woodlands-nursery-pre-school-le9-7dg-2576050) - [ Provider closed 3.7 mi ### Poplar Tot's Childcare Earl Shilton · LE9 7NL ](/nursery/poplar-tot-s-childcare-ltd-le9-7nl-2859746) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.9 mi ### Little Stars Pre-School Leicester · LE9 7GA ](/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-le9-7ga-ey398536) [See all nurseries in LEICESTER →](/search?q=LEICESTER) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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